Dive into Physical Therapy: The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy Written By: Dr. Michelle Millner PT, DPT H2O: the basic substance that every single living thing on this planet needs to survive. We need it to cleanse our bodies internally and externally. We also use water for relaxation and healing. In fact, human beings have been doing …
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How You Can Treat Your Own Low Back Pain Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI This is how I think the story goes: Once upon a time, there was a patient in New Zealand (updated 10/23/13) who had back pain, so he went to go see his physiotherapist. He was in pain and couldn’t …
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Golf season is coming. Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Unless you’ve traveled to a warmer climate over the winter season, you probably haven’t played much golf in the past couple months. But with warmer weather coming, it’s an opportune time to go over our next subject, golf and the golf swing. As a certified …
The NHL is back.. Are YOU Ready to Play? Written by: Karen Tom, MPT, CSCS Ahhh…THE NHL IS BACK!!! So, if you want to show off your hockey skills to be like Crosby, Parise (sorry Devil’s fans) or Stamkos, you’re going to need some help. Here are some physical therapy exercises to take your game …
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My Favorite Exercise Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Let me tell you about one of my favorite exercises. First of all, a good exercise should accomplish what it’s supposed to do, get a part of you stronger. Second, it should ideally include multiple joints at one time, thus creating even strengthening throughout …
Pelvic Floor Strengthening written by: Dr. Yuchin Chang PT, DPT, OCS Kegel exercises are well known as strengthening exercises for the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, rectum, and uterus, as well as maintain continence. Several factors such as aging, childbirth (tear, episiotomy), and surgery can weaken the pelvic floor muscles. The importance of …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 30% of American adults currently suffer from back pain, and 80% of adults will experience back pain at some time in their lives. This holiday season, get a gift for that special someone – that “someone” with back pain. Feeling stiff? Got tight hamstrings? Tight …
This holiday season, when you’re travelling to spend time with your family, remember to take care of yourself. We all know there’s not a lot of leg room on planes and that can make for uncomfortable sitting, especially if the flight is over a couple hours long. This prolonged sitting can affect your circulation. It …
Ah, the music, the lights, the snowmen, the lawn Santas… It must be that time of year again, the holidays are approaching. This is a season to get together with family and friends to have fun and spread the joy. Whether your holiday involves Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the alternative Festivus, you can bet that …
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